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Identifying a Gubler's Orchids Nepenthes: Likely N. sanguinea

Matt bought tiny Nepenthes in Gubler's cup (labeled "Nepenthes spp. hybrid"). Repotted to 6" pure LFS. Wings on pitchers, hairs on lid—not typical ventricosa. Asks about freeze-dried bloodworms and Grow More fertilizer. Wants ID, size, growth rate.

i think this is a vent

Best Guess: Nepenthes sanguinea (Common Mass-Market Plant)

Too small for 100% ID (hundreds of hybrids). Gubler's sells various—years ago I got a nice N. maxima hybrid from them. Likely easy grower. At maturity: several-foot vines, ~8" pitchers.

Bloodworms and Grow More (green formula) are fine—keep feeding light. Cultural conditions first: without proper light/water/temps, feeding does nothing or harms.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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